The 15 best Father's Day gifts under $50 to give Dad this year

Your love for Dad has no bounds, but you'll have to try your best to confine it to the pages of this fill-in-the-blank book. Luckily, there are 50 prompts scattered throughout, aka 50 excuses to gush about your #1 guy. 

$10 at Amazon

Here's a Father's Day gift that's a putt above the rest. The next time he's on a fairway par, par away, he can pull a golf tee out of this personalized leather tag and instantly think of you. Give him the bag tag on its own, or tack on a set of engraved tees for an added cost. 

$8 at Etsy

Somehow, his wallet magically jumps out of his pocket and into the unknown. At least that's what he says, isn't it? Pick up this sleek cardholder with a built-in AirTag compartment, so he can easily track it down in the (un)likely event that he loses it. It doesn't come with an AirTag, but you can snag one for just $25, bringing the total to right under $35.

$9 at Amazon

No one watches TV with their eyes closed better than dear ol' Dad. And while he already has his designated spot on the couch to catch some Zs, this pillow will make things official. Pretty fitting, huh? Keep in mind that this price is for the pillow cover only, so be sure to grab a matching pillow insert before gifting. 

$15 at Etsy

This top-selling slime might not seem like the most thoughtful Father's Day gift, but hear me out: This stuff is a problem-solver and time-saver for any car owner (yep, including Dad! ). It's not just any ol' gool — he can press it into cup holders, air vents and other hard-to-reach areas, then peel it away to remove crumbs, dust and other unwanted debris.

$8 at Amazon

Your dad's been "collecting" batteries since before you came along. So, it's safe to say that he has a lot of 'em. And while this storage case can hold 150 batteries in total, it'll encourage him to only keep the ones that are in full working order. There's even a built-in battery tester, so he can check their power as he organizes.

$20 at Amazon

Dad's not a know-it-all by any means, but he does know it all — or so he thinks. Put his knowledge to the test in this fast-paced trivia game with over 400 questions about animals, movies, geography and other stuff you should (key word: should) know. The catch: You don't get points if you're right; nope, you lose points each (and every) time you're wrong. 

$20 at Amazon

Readers, crafters and tinkerers swear by this hands-free neck light. One delighted shopper raved that it's essential for "the over-65 set," adding that it "can be worn to more safely walk pets in low light conditions, to find stuff in chaotic cupboards or to mix stuff in kitchens that could use better lighting." Tailor the light to the task at hand — switch between three color temperatures and brightness modes until it's just right.

$22 at Amazon

He's got grilling gadgets and gizmos aplenty, but does he have a way to properly roast garlic on the grates? Didn't think so. Place a head of garlic inside this cast iron roaster, then use the silicone tool to extract one perfectly golden clove at a time. Throw the garlic into pasta dishes, spread it on bread or mix it in with other veggies — the options are endless! 

$25 at Uncommon Goods

Buying something specific to Dad’s hobby is a bold move, so if I were you, I'd turn to fellow anglers for pointers. Catch Co. is as o-fish-all as it gets: Each month, the pros curate a box with different fishing lures and tackle from top brands that he can use the next time he's on the water.

$25 at Amazon

How's his nightstand looking? If it's a sight for sore eyes, then pick up this compact charging station, which can power up his iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch simultaneously with a single cable connected to the wall outlet. Plus, when it's not in use, he can fold it up to save space or throw it in his bag for on-the-go charging. 

$27 at Amazon

While he can't snuggle every pup on the planet (sad, I know), he can at least give the underdogs a little extra lovin'. Refresh his sock drawer with this trio, and a chunk of the proceeds will go directly to Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America's shelters. 

$32 at Conscious Step

Summer's almost here, which means one thing: He's got a lot of picnics, beach days and poolside hangs on the horizon. Sure, he could always stash drinks and snacks in an old-school cooler and call it a day, but this backpack version is way more comfortable to carry. It can hold enough cans for the whole crew (up to 30) and it'll keep 'em cool for up to 20 hours even on the hottest days. "We were at the park from early morning until fireworks and the ice never melted," wrote an impressed Walt Disney World visitor. "We’ve had so many coolers that say leakproof but then end up leaking or having condensation, but not this backpack."

$28 at Amazon

Figuring out a way to relieve Dad's aches and pains? Now, you might just become his favorite. Thousands of Amazon shoppers turn to this deep tissue massager each month to work out any kinks, including a vet tech with arthritis who said they "sat there using it for the first time for about a good 30 minutes in pure bliss." Another five-star fan gushed: "It gives you the feeling of someone actually massaging you with their hands." Switch between three intensity levels and crank up the heat for sweet, sweet relief. 

$36 at Amazon

Bring the par-tee with this gift, which will encourage Dad and his buddies to trade golf swings for dart throws. The goal: Get a hole-in-one — or, at the very least, land on each hole with the lowest score possible. 

$50 at Uncommon Goods